24/03/2026
📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | 5TH ASEAN YOUTH DIALOGUE 2026 AND INTERFACE WITH ASEAN LEADERS
The Philippines, through the National Youth Commission (NYC), will host the 5th ASEAN Youth Dialogue and ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with ASEAN Youth on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, to be held from May 5 to 10, 2026, in Manila, Philippines. The program will nominate and select twenty (20) Filipino youth delegates to represent the Philippines.
Out of the 20 selected delegates, two (2) Filipino youth delegates will be chosen to participate in the Interface with ASEAN Leaders.
📌 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• Online submissions only (via Google Forms)
• Please read carefully the instructions on how to apply.
• Please read this briefer first before asking questions.
✅ Qualifications of Youth Delegates:
• Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines;
• Single, 18–30 years old;
• Has a good command of written and spoken English;
• Has a valid passport and 2x2 inches ID picture;
• Must be vaccinated with anti-COVID vaccine with at least one booster shot; and
• Must be able to attend and participate in the program proper and travel to Manila, Philippines.
📌 Preferred Background/s:
a. Students (university/college, vocational education, or training institutions)
b. Entrepreneurs or social entrepreneurs
c. Young professionals working in government, academe and research, private sector, NGOs, or international organizations
d. Youth with interest or expertise in peacebuilding and security, economy, Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), as well as inclusive and sustainable development, focusing on digital transformation and people empowerment would be an advantage
e. Individuals with experience in volunteerism, advocacy work, or participation in national and ASEAN youth development programs; Applicants from non-governmental organizations actively involved in youth development across ASEAN member states are highly encouraged to apply.
📝 Requirements:
• Fill out the NYC International Programs’ Online Application Form:
https://tinyurl.com/2026-IPU-Application-Form
• Scanned copy of PSA-issued Birth Certificate (upload via Google Form)
• Scanned copy of passport valid until December 10, 2026 (upload via Google Form)
• Certification from organization/school/employer
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (upload via Google Form)
• Scanned copy of anti-COVID vaccine certificate/card
👛 Expenses:
The organizer will provide:
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Actual transportation expenses not exceeding PHP 15,000.00
❌ The following are automatically disqualified:
• Participants of NYC-coordinated international programs from May 10, 2024, up to the present whose airfare, accommodation, and meals were paid for by the organizer;
• Participants of NYC-coordinated international programs from May 10, 2025, up to the present whose airfare was shouldered by the participants but whose accommodation and meals were paid for by the organizer;
• Previous NYC International Programs beneficiaries who have not submitted or completed the required post-program obligations and volunteer work hours;
• Applicants with incomplete requirements (follow-up submissions will not be entertained after the deadline).
📝 How to Apply:
• All applications should be submitted through this Google application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JgDyn4ZvWJqEMACwuvE1GaYjKcwq_WgU3rPMf-OatIg/edit
• Please do not submit multiple applications, and review your entries before submitting the form.
• Applicants are advised to strictly follow the instructions for submission.
⏰ Deadline for submission: March 27, 2026 | 11:59 AM
📩 Please send all queries to [email protected] with the subject heading: 5th ASEAN Youth Dialogue 2026
The NYC reserves the right not to respond to questions whose answers are already stated in this briefer or in the online application form.
